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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has contracted First State Crane Service to manage the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System, with operations commencing on March 3. Sand pumping will resume for beach and dune nourishment later this month, supervised by DNREC and the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers. A new crane is being assembled onsite, and pipe installation is expected to begin on March 9, with intermittent beach crossover closures. The bypass system is slated to begin operations the week of March 16, utilizing electric engines that replaced diesel systems. The contract is effective from March 3 to May 15, with operations resuming after Labor Day until May 15, 2027.